Lynched Meaning in English
word · lemma: lynch
Definition
Killed by a mob, usually by hanging, without a legal trial, often as an act of violence and injustice.
Usage & Nuances
Very serious and historical term, mainly associated with racial violence, especially in US history. Use carefully in sensitive contexts. The verb is 'to lynch', and 'lynched' is its past participle.
Example Sentences
He was lynched by an angry mob.
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The accused man was lynched before he could stand trial.
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Many innocent people were lynched in the past.
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Rumors spread so quickly that the stranger was almost lynched before anyone knew the truth.
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The shocking news reported that a tourist had been lynched in the remote village.
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After the incident, the community was horrified that someone could be lynched in their town in modern times.
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